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Opening the face of the deceased in the graveyard

· 20 Shawwal 1437 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

A few minutes before the scheduled time of Janazah Salaah at the cemetery, the face of the deceased male is opened. A line is formed and people file past to see the face one last time. Is this permissible or not?

Answer

This is not a sunnat practice.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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